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The Tenori-on combines a MIDI controller, tone generator, sampler and stunning visual user interface. Most importantly it’s a unique new way for anyone to approach playing and composing music. Music instantly becomes a wall of light graffiti as you paint the sounds across its 256 LED buttons.
Media artist Toshio Iwai collaborated with Yamaha to design a totally new musical instrument. Tenori-on combines a MIDI controller, tone generator, sampler and stunning visual user interface. Most importantly it’s a unique new way to approach playing and composing music. Music instantly becomes a wall of light graffiti as you paint the sounds across its 256 LED buttons.
The new lower priced O model is functionally exactly the same as the original W except its 256 orange LEDs are on one side of its unique hands on interface and it does not operate on batteries. The Tenori-O will appeal to producers, music production home studios and anyone who wants to start instantly making music visually.
Tenori-On Interview with Jim O'Rourke
Interview & Product Presentation of the Yamaha Tenori-On with Jim O'Rourke.
Specs
Color/Finish
| Body | Color | White |
|---|
Size/Weight
| Dimensions | Width | 205mm (8-1/16″) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 205mm (8-1/16″) | |
| Depth | 32mm (1-1/4″) | |
| Weight | Weight | 700 grams (without batteries) |
Control Interface
| Display | Type | Graphic LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 122 x 32 dots (20 characters x 4 lines) | |
| Backlight | Yes |
Voices
| Tone Generation | Tone Generating Technology | AWM2 |
|---|---|---|
| Polyphony | Number of Polyphony (Max.) | 32 |
| Preset | Number of Voices | 253 (239 + 14 Drum Kits) |
| Custom | Sampling | 3 voices (with User Voice Manager) |
Effects
| Types | Reverb | 10 types |
|---|---|---|
| Chorus | 5 types |
Functions
| Overall Controls | Tempo Range | 40 – 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Transpose | Yes | |
| Octave Button | Yes | |
| Scale Type | 9 presets |
Storage and Connectivity
| Connectivity | DC IN | DC IN 12V |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones | x 1 (mini) | |
| MIDI | (Mini DIN)MIDI IN: for synchronized performance MIDI OUT: for external device control |
Amplifiers and Speakers
| Amplifiers | 1W | |
|---|---|---|
Power Supply
| Power Supply | Adapter (PA-3C/PA-130) | |
|---|---|---|
Bundled Software
| CD-ROM | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
Color/Finish
| Body | Material | Plastic |
|---|---|---|
| LED Color | Orange (single side) | |
| Rear LED Display | Yes |
Control Interface
| Other Controllers | LED Buttons | 256 |
|---|---|---|
| Function Buttons | 10 (L1 – L5, R1 – R5) | |
| Jog Dial | Yes |
Functions
| Overall Controls | Performance Modes | 6 types: Score, Random, Draw, Bounce, Push, Solo |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous | Clock, power-save, synchronized performance, recording, TENORI-ON song playback |
Storage and Connectivity
| Storage | Card Slot | SD Memory Card(Song / Block / Layer / Setting / Sampling) |
|---|
Accessories
| Included Accessories | AC Adapter | PA-3C, PA-130 or equivalent Yamaha AC adapter |
|---|---|---|
| Mini DIN Cable | Yes |
Sequencer
| General | Note Resolution | ♩ = 96 clocks |
|---|---|---|
| Gate Time | 10 ms ~ 9990 ms |
